Newsletter Marketing: Real Estate Professionals’ Secret Weapon

Direct mail marketing is anything but an old-school artifact. It remains a key performer in any marketing strategy, especially when you consider that the U.S. Postal Service reports people of all ages enjoy regularly receiving and opening mail. And as more businesses transition their marketing efforts heavily to digital formats, your print marketing faces a lot less competition.

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Email newsletters can be powerful tools to help real estate pros gain new customers and enhance brand recognition with existing ones.
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Selling Equity in Your Home Can Be an Easy Proposition

Selling equity in your home can be the smart move, depending on your situation. Maybe you want to build your dream home. Maybe you want to take that vacation you’ve always dreamed of.

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Selling quickly isn’t rocket science. There are tried and true methods to help you get it sold and get your equity out.
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Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Louisville Kentucky

It’s that time of year again! This is one of my favorite articles to write, not exactly sure why. Maybe it’s the competitor in me that enjoys watching how the most expensive neighborhoods in Louisville Kentucky battle it out for top billing.

In 2013, Spring Farm took home first place. The following year it was Glenview. Last year, Harrod’s Glen landed in the top spot… what will it be this year?

Stay tuned and you’ll find out!

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What’s In Store for Louisville Real Estate in 2017

Now that the new year is officially here, what is in store for Louisville real estate in 2017? After our record-setting year in 2016, it might be difficult to match… but here are the biggest stories as we head into the new year.

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One big factor for Louisville real estate in 2017 will be the return of new construction.
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Can I Afford to Buy a Home?

People ask me all the time, “Can I afford to buy a home?” If that’s you, you’ve found the right post! Of course, everyone’s details are different. But, this article will provide you with the framework needed to answer this very question.

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Putting more money down in the purchase of their home is more than just a smart decision, people have learned that it also brings peace of mind.
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8 Things Home Inspectors Will Not Tell You

Buying a new home is a big deal, right? Definitely! Buyers need to get a home inspection. Of course. But wait! What about all the things home inspectors will not tell you? That’s what you have me for my friends. Let’s get started!

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Talk is cheap but what matters when it comes to home inspectors? | Photo: Home Water Softener Reviews

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Louisville Mortgage Rates and Your Home Purchase

Mortgages are highly specialized financial products. The actual interest rate you pay will be based on a number of factors. The following are sure to be part of the picture:

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Louisville mortgage rates play a large role in determining how much home you can ultimately purchase. | Photo by Tre Pryor.
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Tre Pryor’s 2016 Louisville Real Estate Year in Review

Hello, my friends! It’s that time of year again when I tackle my annual Louisville real estate year in review post. I’ve been completing this task faithfully, in one form or another, since 2008. Some you may find at InsiderLouisville while most are here in the LHB archives.

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Can you remember back to our busy Summer months? It seemed a blur of activity. | Photo: Tre Pryor
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Create A Productive Workspace at Home

Whether you need a place to catch up on office work, do some homework, or if you work from home, it’s crucial to have a workspace. With all the distractions of your house, it’s important to set up a space where you can be productive. Read on to learn some of the tricks to having a productive workspace at home.

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Follow these tips to create a productive workspace at home.
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Kentucky Population Changes: Where Do We Come From?

Thoughts come to me from all directions. No seriously, out of the ether. They also arrive at all times, even when I’m sleeping. I dream of showing crazy homes to my clients or building a new house with my wife or practically anything.

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The other day I thought, “I wonder if the Internet knows where most of the people who are living here in Kentucky came from?” Sure enough, that information is out there, if you hunt for it.

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